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Tennessee university to pay professor $1.9M after calling Charlie Kirk a 'disgusting psychopath'
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· July 2, 2026
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Key points The university's actions led to the professor filing a lawsuit, which has now been settled for $1. Further details about the lawsuit and the settlement are available from the source, FOX 4 KDFW.
A professor from the University of Tennessee is set to receive a significant settlement. The professor will be paid $1.9 million as a result of a lawsuit. This lawsuit stems from the professor being disciplined for social media posts.
The posts in question were critical of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The university's actions led to the professor filing a lawsuit, which has now been settled for $1.9 million.
Further details about the lawsuit and the settlement are available from the source, FOX 4 KDFW. The university's decision to settle the lawsuit has resulted in a substantial payment to the professor.
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Category: News Published: July 2, 2026 Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News Reading time: 1 min
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